Appomattox FFA Alumni

10/12/2026

Congratulations to our Middle School FFA Chapter!

10/03/2026

09/05/2026

This Labor Day weekend, the Appomattox FFA Alumni is once again holding our annual Hay & Straw Drive to help prepare the FFA Land Laboratory for the upcoming winter.

We know this year is different. The drought has made hay harder to find and more valuable than ever, and we recognize that many of our local farmers and livestock producers are working hard to ensure they have enough hay for their own livestock. We do not take that lightly.

For those who are in a position to help, our goal is to collect:

-12 round bales of hay
-25 square bales of hay
-15 bales of straw

These donations will help feed and care for the cattle, sheep, and goats used in our livestock education program through the winter.

Our students' opportunities at the land laboratory are made possible by a community that has consistently supported agricultural education. Whether you are able to donate a bale, several bales, or simply share this post, we are grateful. Please contact Mr. McCann to schedule a drop-off time.

08/23/2026

Gov. Abigail Spanberger is directing more than $500,000 in agriculture and forestry grants to communities across Central Virginia, with funding split among 14 localities to grow agriculture-related businesses and build out infrastructure.

08/20/2026

We were honored to receive a VDACS AFID grant. We are excited to see support grow for this project.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger is directing more than $500,000 in agriculture and forestry grants to communities across Central Virginia, with funding split among 14 localities to grow agriculture-related businesses and build out infrastructure.

08/19/2026

We are honored to be one of the recipients of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services AFID Grants. Funding will help fund the construction of the agriculture complex on the land laboratory.

Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the award of 14 Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Infrastructure Grants to support projects that will establish and expand opportunities for local producers and strengthen local food systems. Grants totaling more than $507,000 were awarded to 14 different localities to fund a range of projects including animal and wood products processing facilities, a shared-use cannery and commercial kitchens, farmers market, creamery expansion, produce packing facility, and the creation of a new regional livestock marketing complex.

Read more at https://ow.ly/GJca50ZB6CM

06/25/2026

Congratulations to the Appomattox Senior FFA!

Appomattox FFA chapter named best in the state

The Appomattox Senior FFA chapter has been named the top agricultural education program in Virginia, taking first place in the National Chapter Award contest at the 100th Virginia FFA Convention in Blacksburg.

🔗 Read More, Link in Comments.

06/25/2026

Students at Appomattox County High School are being recognized for the work they’re already doing to shape the future of agriculture.

06/24/2026

Words can’t convey how much we appreciate the The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation’s support. We are very grateful and humbled to have been chosen as the 2026 Century Fund grant recipient.

We were excited to host the Foundation and its board members this morning at the build site. We were glad to see a large turnout. The future is looking bright for Appomattox agriculture!

06/24/2026

Tomorrow, The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation will stop by the land lab to present the 2026 Century Fund grant award. Supporters, friends, members of the Appomattox Senior FFA and Appomattox Middle FFA, and media can join us at 10:00 AM at the land lab for this exciting milestone in our community’s agricultural future.

📍Please enter the high school through the Evergreen Avenue Lot and drive behind the high school to the land lab. The address for ACHS is 198 Evergreen Ave. Appomattox, VA 24522.
🚗 Parking will be available on the land lab.
🕙 Plan to arrive a few minutes early to get seated before the presentation. The gates open at 9:30 AM.
👷Check out all the site work that has been done in preparation for construction.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you—thank you for supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders! 💙💛